Phase 1

The earliest stage of human testing, in a small group, focused on safety.

Learning 

What it means

Phase 1 studies are usually the first time a treatment is given to people. They enrol a small number of participants and focus on safety, tolerability, and finding a workable dose.

Why it matters if you take part

The main question is how the treatment is tolerated, not whether it works. Phase 1 studies often involve more frequent visits and more monitoring than later phases.

Related terms

Trials recruiting now that are Phase 1

323 recruiting trials in our Canadian corpus are Phase 1.

This explains how clinical research works. It is not medical advice and does not describe any specific condition or treatment. Only a trial site can determine whether someone can take part in a study.